Beyond Multiple Choice: How In-Application Testing and AI Are Redefining Digital Skills
Tried and Tested host Isabelle Gonthier sits down with Brian Donovan, General Manager of SkillsBox and the ICDL Foundation, to explore how innovation is transforming credentialing. Together, they unpack the evolution from floppy-disk exams to fully automated, in-application testing that mirrors real-world performance. Brian shares insights into how ICDL’s global network is adapting to the rapid pace of technological change, introducing new modules in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud computing to meet the world’s digital upskilling needs.
From maintaining fairness and validity in testing to improving productivity through AI-driven learning, this episode dives into what it really takes to keep credentials relevant in a world where technology evolves by the hour. Whether you’re an educator, test developer, or lifelong learner, you’ll walk away inspired to embrace innovation while keeping trust and quality at the core of assessment. Filmed live at the 2025 e-ATP conference in Dublin, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!
Brian Donovan
General Manager of SkillsBox and the ICDL Foundation
Brian Donovan, General Manager of Skillsbox in ICDL Foundation. ICDL Foundation is a global social enterprise committed to raising standards of digital competence in the workforce, education and society. Brian has over 20 years of experience in the Testing / Certification industry, leading teams responsible for creating ICDL Content, Curriculums and the delivery of high quality ICDL Certification Programmes across the globe